spring missing from neelde valve screw, where to find one?

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nathan104

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I finally figured out one of the reasons I can not get my motor to run consistently. In my bottom carb, the needle screw on top of the carb does not have the spring on it like the top carb does. The lack of tension is allowing the screw to slowly turn.

What is the actual name for this spring and does anyone know where I can get another? Ive gone to all the local auto parts stores and no one had any. No boat places locally. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Re: spring missing from neelde valve screw, where to find one?

Go to a large hardware store like Ace hardware, or True Value, and browse through the small parts drawers, you should be able to find a close match. It doesn't matter if it's an exact fit, just has to fit without binding, nor does it matter how much tension it has, it just has to keep the screw from moving.
 
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Re: spring missing from neelde valve screw, where to find one?

Thats why this place is great. Point out the obvious and the easiest solution. I should have thought to do that, but here I am thinking I need some super special carb spring. Will have to hit the hardware stores tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion!

Nathan
 
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Re: spring missing from neelde valve screw, where to find one?

If you want the correct one Mercury sells them for $1.51 part number is 24-27160
 
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Re: spring missing from neelde valve screw, where to find one?

There you go!
 
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Re: spring missing from neelde valve screw, where to find one?

Thanks a lot for the info. Cant wait until I get this thing to purrrrrr.
 
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